He sighed softly.
Alexander: In a week. We're returning to the kingdom in a week. I want to give Angel some time to get used to all this… and now, to learn to dance.
Agnes placed a plate in front of me and smiled tenderly. I looked at Xander, unsure how to eat this dish, and he leaned towards me to kiss my temple. Then, he took what looked like a small triangle of dry bread topped with an ingredient and brought it to my lips.
Alexander: Gently, my Luna, it's hot.
I opened my lips, and he slowly introduced the bite into my mouth. It was salty, hot, a little spicy, but not as much as the sauce that accompanied the cheese sticks. I looked at Xander, feeling tears welling up in my eyes, and he kissed me gently.
Alexander: Agnes, a glass of milk, please, and a plate of fruit and cold chees
